Join our team of experienced Close Protection Officers Mitie Protective Services is expanding its database of skilled Close Protection Officers to enhance our national coverage. We are particularly interested in applications from professionals based in rural areas where demand is growing. If you're an experienced Close Protection Officer and would like to join our trusted network, we encourage you to complete the application below and become part of a dedicated team providing top-tier security services nationwide. Position Details Where: Cumbria Weekly Hours: Set to meet current risk level. Salary: Agreed Day Rate subject to experience. This will be explained at interview Requirements Are you a motivated, professional, and reliable close protection officer? Would you be looking to grow your career? Do you follow the current risk within our communities? Can you demonstrate the following requirements? A valid SIA licence for close protection A clean criminal record and background check A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility and availability to travel and work on short notice. A high level of physical fitness and mental resilience In addition to the above, you may be required to undertake additional Security clearance up to SC, details will be shared at interview stage. What We Offer Competitive pay and benefits, and insurance. Progressive training and development opportunities, including access to courses and certifications. A supportive and collaborative work environment, where you will be part of a team of experts and mentors. The opportunity to make a difference and protect the lives of our clients. Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So, you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000 Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. Since 1987, Mitie's 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.